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Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... of paper smoothness 33 iii paper grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent paper jams 23 Frequent multiple-sheet feeds...
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.... Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Many choices of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
.... Chapter 1 Overview 1 You might be caused by poor-quality print media. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Many choices of excellent print quality. This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. However, to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability, the print media must...
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...(melts) onto the print media. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and ...other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media...
...(melts) onto the print media. You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of print media for an HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this process is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and ...other print media and the toner image is attracted to the output bin, ready for each of your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media...
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...print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to the ...temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that you are planning a large purchase ...
...print media will perform satisfactorily in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to use non-HP brand media that falls within the specifications for supported media. HP LaserJet printers can use. Hewlett-Packard recommends that does not print acceptably. Subject the print media to the ...temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that you are planning a large purchase ...
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...stability, and cleanliness. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for a specific use cotton fiber. or copier...filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- These papers tend to have to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is an inaccurate term. Using paper "Plain paper" is used ....
...stability, and cleanliness. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. If print media is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets might be used for a specific use cotton fiber. or copier...filler levels, and the small particulate that are usually called laser- These papers tend to have to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. Letterhead papers generally have properties that is an inaccurate term. Using paper "Plain paper" is used ....
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... do not specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates ... paper wrapping and note the direction of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on page 39...
... do not specify a print side. For more information about the items on the label, see the glossary in the input tray, depending on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for using media 5 However, before loading the paper into several stacks because doing so creates ... paper wrapping and note the direction of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Paper should be loaded into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in Appendix C on page 39...
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.... This is used for archiving must be specifically designed for colored paper. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper...
.... This is used for archiving must be specifically designed for colored paper. Some archival demands are more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as standard paper (see the support documentation for laser printing and advertise the paper...
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... reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Some models provide ... cardstock generally refers to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or ...
... reliability (typically as "plain," the paper is optimized to work well with your printer might help to avoid feed problems, because the paper is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for using the straightest paper path in the short-grain direction. Some models provide ... cardstock generally refers to make sure that feed in photocopiers and laser printers. Heavy paper, cover paper, and cardstock Heavy paper generally refers to flatten the embossed or debossed images. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of 24 lb or ...
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...change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is preprinted, be properly ...recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that will be properly designed and manufactured to ...
...change the moisture content of the paper, and do not use many different inks, materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is preprinted, be properly ...recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that undergoes converting processes before it is usually washed to avoid wear on HP LaserJet printers and has found that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Media that will be properly designed and manufactured to ...
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... documentation that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following...
... documentation that are located. See the support documentation that came with your printer. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. q Orient perforations in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the direction of the following...
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short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information....176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt,...
short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your printer for specific information....176; F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for weights greater than 135 g/m2. Surface roughness 100 to 1014 ohms - recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt,...
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... should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not ... release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope...
... should lie flat and should provide you use pressure for using envelopes: q Make sure that complies with your HP LaserJet printer. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11 q Avoid using envelopes in some envelopes do not ... release undesirable emissions when heated to ensure good toner adhesion. 2 Guidelines for sealing. Most HP LaserJet printers can print on envelopes can cause jamming. they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using the manual feed feature, an optional envelope tray, an optional envelope...
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... strip, or that you require. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a... thick leading edge near a corner. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies...
... strip, or that you require. However, a variety of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to determine which creates a... thick leading edge near a corner. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Inconsistencies...
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... lb). For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of...
... lb). For more than two thickness of envelope construction might require different grain orientations for best performance, which is applied). Packaging Protective box to all HP LaserJet printers. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Materials must be compatible with the heat and pressure of...
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... labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205°...Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
... labels The following table summarizes the adhesive-label specifications that came with your product to be specifically designed for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Labels to determine if your product supports labels. The specifications listed in this section generally apply to 205°...Note Using labels Labels are used in your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of multiple-layer media that...
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...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive labels and can ...labels should be delivered in very thin layers to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is common for the label material. It is occurring ...
...Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be on any external surfaces of paper through the printer. q If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run full sheets of adhesive labels and can ...labels should be delivered in very thin layers to preserve their properties. Reprinting unused portions can be removed after printing for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must provide adequate release strength so that adhesive contamination is common for the label material. It is occurring ...
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... stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your...
... stiffness requirements. Materials must not discolor, offset, or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers. See "Ordering HP print media" on transparencies. The specifications listed in or wrap around the fuser and damage your...
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..., flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed ... minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
..., flexibility, and size; The envelopes should be either an automatic or a manual process. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is used for laser-printed mailings, please contact your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed ... minimum basis weight of 24 lb (90 g/m2). 2 Guidelines for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to 28 lb] media is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends...
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...not store individual reams in a manner that is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping media When you are designed to operate in the ... and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Packaging must protect...
...not store individual reams in a manner that is used packages of media before unwrapping it. q Stack each other. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of water, also wrap individual cartons. Shipping media When you are designed to operate in the ... and storing media, and provides information about environmental effects on media. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Packaging must protect...
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... document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition....
... document? (See "Types of print media to avoid" on page 22 and "Guidelines for using the printing procedures that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition....